Hi Don: I have both #1 and #5. Both are exceptionally good lenses. The
autofocus powerzoom is a very solid lens for a lens of that vintage. I
have found it to be an exceptional lens and the one that is most often
on my camera MZS istD. I use the 35-105 manual focus often as my main
lens with the LX, but I often enjoy using it on the MZs and the istd.
With it's A setting, there is not much you give up on. Both are solid,
heavy lenses, but I would much prefer a heavy lens in most cases than a
flimsy light one.
Vic
On 20-Dec-05, at 6:33 PM, Don Sanderson wrote:
I have experience with 3 of those.
#4 was an outstanding lens but much too large and heavy for my tastes.
#2 I own with both the Tamron and Promaster labels. It is a small,
light
and sharp lens with very rapid AF response. I imagine the Pentax
labelled one is as good or perhaps better with SMC. AFAIK they are all
the same lens, the Tamron and Promaster certainly are. The Promaster
can be had brand new for $65.00 on eekBay.
#5 is a lens I am always amazed by. It is the sharpest, most contrasty
zoom I have ever seen. I can't bring myself to part with mine.
100% recommended if MF is OK. It also works perfectly with the F1.7x
AF converter, if you can find one. ;-)
Don
-----Original Message-----
From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:54 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Which mid-range zoom do you prefer?
I'm looking for amid-range zoom. Something for small-event use.
(When I shot a Sunday School program and a ladies Christmas Tea
a few weeks ago, changing lenses was a hassle.
http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/SSProg12112005/SSProg121105.html
http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/Tea120205/Tea120205.html )
Please rate them as to feel, optical quality, and your overall
preference
1. 28-105 f/4.0-5.6 FA (p)
2. 28-105 mm f/4-5.6 FA (New )
3. 28-105 mm f/3.2-4.5 (Newer)
4. 28-135 mm f/4.0 A
5. 35-105 mm f/3.5 A
6. 35-105 mm f/4.0-5.6 F
7. 35-135 mm f/3.5-4.5 A
8. 35-135 mm f/3.5-4.5 F
Or is there a wider lens that you'd use for something like this?
Something faster than the kit 18-55?
Collin
